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September 2, 1930
Nogales International
Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
What is this article about?
J. J. Griffith was acquitted of stealing two Mexican burros in Justice Chas. E. Hardy's court after conflicting evidence; the judge suggested Griffith give the burros to the complainant Mexican, dismissing the case amid personal animosity.
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Griffith Acquitted Of Burro Theft
A controversy over the ownership of two innocent little Mexican burros was settled in Justice of the Peace Chas. E. Hardy's court the other day when he dismissed a case against J. J. Griffith, and Griffith gave two burros to the Mexican who had brought the complaint against him.
Griffith had been arrested on a charge of stealing the two burros. He pleaded not guilty and when his case came to trial considerable conflicting evidence was introduced by both sides.
Judge Hardy took the case under advisement. He then called in Griffith and told him the evidence was pretty strong against him but not enough to convict. He told Griffith that in his opinion the whole affair was founded on personal animosity and he suggested that Griffith hand over to the Mexican the two burros in question and he would dismiss the case. The burros were worth $1.00 each on the present market.
A controversy over the ownership of two innocent little Mexican burros was settled in Justice of the Peace Chas. E. Hardy's court the other day when he dismissed a case against J. J. Griffith, and Griffith gave two burros to the Mexican who had brought the complaint against him.
Griffith had been arrested on a charge of stealing the two burros. He pleaded not guilty and when his case came to trial considerable conflicting evidence was introduced by both sides.
Judge Hardy took the case under advisement. He then called in Griffith and told him the evidence was pretty strong against him but not enough to convict. He told Griffith that in his opinion the whole affair was founded on personal animosity and he suggested that Griffith hand over to the Mexican the two burros in question and he would dismiss the case. The burros were worth $1.00 each on the present market.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Burro Theft
Acquittal
Court Dismissal
Personal Animosity
Justice Of Peace
What entities or persons were involved?
J. J. Griffith
Chas. E. Hardy
Mexican
Where did it happen?
Justice Of The Peace Chas. E. Hardy's Court
Story Details
Key Persons
J. J. Griffith
Chas. E. Hardy
Mexican
Location
Justice Of The Peace Chas. E. Hardy's Court
Event Date
The Other Day
Story Details
J. J. Griffith arrested for stealing two burros from a Mexican, pleads not guilty; conflicting evidence at trial; judge finds animosity, suggests Griffith give burros to complainant and dismisses case.